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'“I lost my brother earlier this summer and the one thing going through that experience is the last thing he wants is to look down and see his family upset, sad, muddling, whatever it is,” Brad May, architect of the overtime goal that stands as Jeanneret’s greatest call, said after the 90-minute event. “He wants you to go live and enjoy and win, conquer things, have a great … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Memories of Rick Jeanneret spark smiles and laughter in arena ceremony

'“He came up with words and I never heard some of them. I’m serious,” Gare said. “I’d go look them up. Like ‘rankled.’ He’d be like, ‘These teams are rankled tonight.’ It was incredible.”' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Memories of Rick Jeanneret from some broadcast partners

'Replacing the arena’s main center-hung scoreboard for the ‘24-’25 season, upgrading a board that dates to 2007 and has fallen far behind its counterparts across the NHL. At 22 feet by 12.6 feet, its video display is one of the five smallest in the league.' … [Read more...] about New scoreboard among projects Buffalo Sabres are planning for 2024-25 season in KeyBank Center

'Many Sabres alumni were scheduled to be in town for Monday’s annual alumni golf tournament at Niagara Falls Country Club, so they will be available for the ceremony the day before.' … [Read more...] about Sabres invite public to roundtable to honor Rick Jeanneret Sunday in KeyBank Center

'A source close to the situation told The Buffalo News following Quinn’s surgery in late June that his timeline to return is “closer to six months,” which would keep the winger out until approximately late December. Though the procedure isn’t problematic to an athlete’s career, it’s fair to wonder how much time Quinn will need to make an impact.' … [Read more...] about Which Sabres prospect will earn the roster spot created by Jack Quinn’s injury?

'“He was special and unique because he was a wonderful human being,” Hasek said. “People who were struggling with us, he made feel good because he was always so nice to everyone. I don’t remember anybody ever complained about RJ. Ever. We knew that he loved his job. The way he behaved on the plane or the hotel or after the game, he respected the players so much and we just … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Dominator will keep Rick Jeanneret close to his heart – and next to him in the rafters

'“I think Jim Schoenfeld gave that name to him,” Joel Darling said, referring to the longtime redheaded Sabres defenseman. “And Rick was always clear to say that. And I’m so thrilled with the career Rick had, and there’s no question that the popularity of Rick took that to another level.”' … [Read more...] about How Rick Jeanneret paid homage to Ted Darling, the original voice of the Sabres

'The 6-foot-2 Russian gave the Buffalo blueline some physical presence early in the season but that added oomph started to wane as the season went on due to a variety of injuries and inconsistent play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start to loosen logjam on defense by trading Ilya Lyubushkin to Anaheim

'It seemed as if Jeanneret always had the right words for the big moments. It’s tough to put together words for this moment we all hoped would never come.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Rick Jeanneret was more than worthy as our voice for all time

'“We’re going to celebrate RJ every day,” General Manager Kevyn Adams said on a video call with reporters. “You walk into KeyBank Center and he’s part of the fabric of this organization. He’s part of the history, the legendary calls, the relationships. “I don’t think there’s a hockey fan in the world that doesn’t know that voice. You can close your eyes and that’s just the … [Read more...] about On franchise’s somber day, Sabres past and present remember Rick Jeanneret

'Jeanneret didn’t make every big goal as exciting as the birth of a child, but, at times, he came close.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Rick Jeanneret died with the priceless knowledge of how much WNY loved him

'“Rick Jeanneret’s unmistakable voice was the signature sound of Buffalo Sabres hockey for half a century,” the league said. “He brought the essence of our game into the homes of Western New Yorkers with passion and excitement and a remarkable flair for capturing the moment."' … [Read more...] about Tributes pour in as NHL and sports figures react to the death of Rick Jeanneret

'Pete Weber, voice of the Nashville Predators, knew them both. He got to know Scully in the late 1970s and early 1980s when Weber was the color analyst for the Los Angeles Kings. And he got to know Jeanneret during two stints in Buffalo, including a long run when both worked Sabres games. "Vin was lyrical. He took you gently by the hand and guided you," Weber says. "Rick was … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: With loss of Rick Jeanneret, August takes another beloved broadcaster

'Jeanneret, who formed a play-by-play pair for the ages with longtime voice of the Sabres Ted Darling, started his career as the analyst on the team’s radio broadcasts during the 1971-72 season, Buffalo’s second in the NHL. He moved full-time to television in 1995 and the team went to a simulcast in 1997, with Jeanneret calling the game on both radio and TV with partners Jim … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret, Sabres broadcasting legend, dies at 81

'Clifton and Johnson weren’t signed to be let go a few months later. Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power and Mattias Samuelsson are cornerstone players. Someone else in the group will be the odd man out. Adams won’t be in a rush to solve the problem. Unexpected injuries occur. He doesn’t want to make a move too soon. But here’s a look at the rest of the defense depth chart, ranked from … [Read more...] about How the Sabres might solve their surplus on defense before the season begins